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Turkey Awakens, But Still Cautious on Syria
Alarm at downing of Turkish fighter plane, but no appetite for military intervention.
Karadzic Acquitted of One Genocide Count
Judges rule there is no evidence to support charge of genocide other than at Srebrenica.
Consternation at Editor's Arrest in Azerbaijan
Drug charges follow well-worn pattern.
Women Fail to Gain Ground in Armenian Election
Politics remains male-dominated despite quota for women in parliament.
Haradinaj Trial: Prosecutors Ask for Witness to be Discounted
Prosecution asks judges to ignore testimony of key witness.
Seselj Convicted a Third Time for Contempt
Announcing two-year sentence, judge adds that defendant’s behaviour endangered court’s efficiency.
IWPR Reporters Highlight Provincial Poverty in Armenia
Local government acts to help family whose plight was shown in photo essay.
Seselj Appears at Third Contempt Trial
Defendant disputes court’s legality and refuses to testify.
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Ukraine Justice: “Reporting the Story is Just the Start”
Journalists need training and support to properly cover war crimes trials.
Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
Activists warn that vulnerable domestic workers risk abuse, often returning with serious health conditions.
Harsh Victory at Position X
Commitment, sacrifice and luck secured a vital early win in the south-eastern campaign, but can Ukrainian forces press on?
Behind the Wheel in a Macho City
Some women face Adana's male-dominated traffic chaos for a living.
Life in the Shadows for Armenia’s Transgender Community
Recent murder highlights widespread discrimination and violence against LGBTI people.
Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.